Werner Celebrates 17 Years as the Official Ladder for NCAA® March Madness®

Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing and fall protection equipment, is proud to once again stand at the heart of an unforgettable college basketball tradition – the net-cutting ceremonies that celebrate the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Regional and National Championships. As part of the annual tradition, Werner creates exclusive Podium Ladders built specifically for the NCAA games. Engineered with the players and coaches in mind, the Werner Ladders feature wider rungs, a larger platform and higher guardrails to accommodate varying heights, weights and shoe sizes, delivering unmatched safety and confidence when it matters most. Watching these inspirational athletes and coaches climb the ladder to cut down the nets continues to be a great moment of pride for the entire Werner team.

Engineered for Champions: Werner’s Custom Podium Ladder

While fans may see just one ladder during the final moments of March Madness, behind the scenes, Werner is building and delivering nearly 100 customized ladders nationwide. Sixty Ladders are distributed across select conference championships, as well as the Division I, Division II and Division III Men’s and Women’s Regional and National Championship Games. The remaining 40 ladders – used to support facility operations and local community programming – are donated to local YMCAs, host schools and event facilities.

Werner is bringing the net-cutting magic straight to the fans with a one-of-a-kind experiential ladder tour in NCAA championship host cities. At select, in-person events, fans can get up and close with the Werner Podium Ladders, snap photos, and even enter to win exclusive memorabilia. By tagging @wernersafetyaboveall or using the hashtag #WernerMadness on Facebook, Instagram or X, fans can be a part of the celebration. After the tour wraps, the winning school can triumphantly display the Championship Werner Ladder on campus.

Championships Begin with Great Coaches

Werner proudly continues its support of the sport’s coaching excellence through ongoing sponsorships of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), and the prestigious Naismith Awards for Men’s and Women’s College Coach of the Year.

For more information, visit https://www.wernerco.com.